QU Women's Ice Hockey Announces Class of 2022
1/3/2018 9:55:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey
When the puck drops on January 6th at the 2018 IIHF Women's World U18 Championships in Dmitrov, Russia, the Bobcats will be well represented. Lexie Adzija (St. Thomas, Ontario), Logan Angers (Winnipeg, Manitoba), and Courtney Vorster (Richmond, British Columbia) will be competing for Team Canada in their quest to bring home the gold. Along with Katie Huntington (Prior Lake, Minnesota) and Amy Dobson (Hamilton, Ontario), the trio makes up one of the program's deepest and most talented recruiting classes in years. The five players - two forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie - are all expected to make significant contributions in the Bobcats' annual quest to compete for championships.
"Our staff has worked incredibly hard to put together not only a great group of hockey players, but also a strong collection of individuals defined by their high character, work ethic, and desire to be great teammates - to be part of something bigger than themselves," said Head Coach Cassandra Turner. "I'm thankful to be surrounded by a talented staff that shares a passion to identify and attract driven, accomplished student-athletes prepared to positively impact our strong team culture of pride, collaboration, and success. The demonstrated excellence of this year's class, on the ice, as leaders, and in their school and local communities has us very excited about the impact they'll make on the Bobcat program over the next four years.
Lexie Adzija
Hometown: St. Thomas, Ontario
Position: Forward
Previous Team: Oakville Hornets (PWHL)
Previous School: Appleby College
5'10" Shoots: L
- In November, Hockey Canada named her to the 2018 U18 - World Championship squad that will compete in Dmitrov, Russia this January. She also played in the 2017 Summer Series.
- In rare company, she is playing her fourth year of PWHL hockey this season. As one of the youngest players in the league in 2015-16, she finished 3rd in points (46) and 2nd in goals (25) in the league scoring race. She won the league championship last year with Oakville.
- Two-time Gold Medalist with Team Ontario Red at the Canada National Women's U18 Championship. She tied for the team lead in goals with four at the 2016 Championship and finished second on the team in goals this past November.
Coach Turner on Adzija:
"Over the past four years, Lexie has established herself as one of the top forwards in this entire class. With the value we place on first person puck pressure, being physical, and being hard to play against, we're excited to add Lexie's size, aggressiveness, and ability to win pucks to our line-up. A proven goal scorer at every level, she possesses an unrivaled competitiveness and spirit that will allow her to contribute in all situations."
Logan Angers
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Position: Goaltender
Previous Team: Team Manitoba
Previous School: St. Mary's Academy
5'11" Catches: L
- In November, Hockey Canada named her to the 2018 U18 - World Championship squad that will compete in Dmitrov, Russia this January.
- Competed for Team Manitoba at the 2017 U18 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship in Quebec City.
- Also an outstanding softball player, having represented Team Manitoba at the Canada Summer Games and previously won a National Championship in 2014.
Coach Turner on Angers:
"Logan is a very talented goaltender. She's patient, composed, and square to pucks. She projects a sense of calm even in tense moments around the net. At 5'11", she uses her size and positioning to limit rebounds and control first shots. It's great to see her desire to constantly improve and willingness to work on her game be rewarded in a opportunity with Team Canada U18 at the World Championship."
Amy Dobson
Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario
Position: Defense
Previous Team: Oakville Hornets (PWHL)
Previous School: Appleby College
5'6" Shoots: L
- Captured the Silver Medal with Team Ontario Blue at the 2017 U18 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship this past November.
- Multiple time Ontario Champion at various levels. Has won the OFSSA AAA/AAAA Championship with Appleby College in 2015 and PWHL Championship with Oakville last year.
- In 2016-17, her Oakville Jr. Hornets(PWHL) team rostered 15 current and future NCAA Division I hockey players. Ten of them are currently playing, or will be freshmen next year, in the ECAC.
Coach Turner on Dobson:
"We work hard to identify players who understand the standards and expectations of Quinnipiac hockey, Amy's experience and winning history at every level have prepared her for our culture of success. Her compete level, her willingness to pressure the puck and confidence in 1 v. 1 battles will be welcome additions to our program. Our hard to play against mindset relies on defensemen who pride themselves on aggressive defending, but also defensemen like Amy who think the game off the puck, know how to involve themselves on offense, and have defined puck skills."
Katie Huntington
Hometown: Prior Lake, Minnesota
Position: Forward
Previous Team: Prior Lake High School
5'8" Shoots: R
- Captain of her high school team and leading goal scorer at Prior Lake High School every season since 8th grade. She recently scored her 100th career goal vs. Shakopee.
- Named Honorable Mention 2 consecutive years on State of Hockey and Let's Play Hockey annual list of Top 25 Players in Minnesota High School Hockey.
- Selected to participate in USA Hockey National U18 Development Camp and twice in the MN Elite Fall League.
Coach Turner on Huntington:
"Katie continues to excel at all levels. She's a talented player who consistently works to improve all aspects of her game. Over the last year her improved skating and confidence with the puck has raised the level of play of everyone around her. She's a bright, charismatic leader who is determined to do great things in our program."
Courtney Vorster
Hometown: Richmond, British Columbia
Position: Defense
Previous Team: Shattuck St. Mary's
5'8" Shoots: R
- Two Time Member of Team Canada U18. Won Silver Medal with Team Canada at the 2017 U18 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. Selected as Assistant Captain during the 2017 Summer Series.
- Three-Time Member of Team BC at the Canada National Women's U18 Championship. Won the Bronze Medal in 2016 and 2017. Served as Team Captain at the 2017 event in Quebec.
- Named Top Defenseman at the 2017 Canada National Women's U18 Championship in Quebec City, Quebec. She joins Cydney Roesler '16, in 2011, as the only second future Bobcat to win that prestigious award.
- Won the USA Hockey National Championship with Shattuck St. Mary's the last two seasons, in 2017 with the Girls Prep Team and in 2016 with the U16 program.
Coach Turner on Vorster:
"Representing her school, province, and country, Courtney has shown an ability to lead, raise her level of play in high pressure situations, and make tremendous contributions to winning teams at both ends of the ice. Her poise with the puck, her ability to think the game, and her growth into an elite level defender have her prepared to immediately succeed at this level. Her drive to get better every day, work collaboratively in pursuit of development, and accept nothing less than her best reflect the ideals and highest standards of Bobcat Hockey."
